Women Leaders on the Move - by HerCsuite® Radio

In today's episode, special guest Carolyn Lowe, CEO of ROI Swift and author of Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts, and host Natalie Benamou talk about how AI is reshaping leadership, strategy, and growth. From building AI-powered board personas to predicting customer behavior, Carolyn shares how leaders can think three years ahead and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

About Our Guest:

Carolyn Lowe is CEO of ROI Swift and a force in Amazon marketplace strategy. She’s helped over 150 brands generate more than $100M in revenue while staying laser-focused on profitability, efficiency, and performance. Today, she’s here to share how brands doing $3M–$50M in annual revenue can scale smarter, not harder, on Amazon.

Connect with Carolyn Lowe:

• Website
• LinkedIn

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What happens when a high-achieving life sciences executive decides there's more to success than climbing the corporate ladder? Meet Stephanie Joong, who's mastering the art of blending her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness and self-discovery.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Stephanie shares her journey from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, revealing how she's creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. You'll discover how her years of corporate training became the foundation for her entrepreneurial leap into the health and wellness industry.

The 3 ways Stephanie blends career and wellness:

1. Transfer Your Corporate Training - Discover how skills learned climbing the corporate ranks become powerful tools for solopreneurship
2. Create Intentional Space - Learn why making room for wellness isn't just self-care, but strategic career planning
3. Bridge Industries Strategically - See how combining life sciences expertise with health and wellness creates unique opportunities

"I'm making more space for more health and wellness industry, to mix really nicely with my life sciences background. This is a very special moment for us to be talking." - Stephanie Joong

Bonus get a behind the scenes look at Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference.

Whether you're feeling stuck in corporate life, curious about solopreneurship, or simply want to blend your professional success with personal wellness, Stephanie's story offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

Perfect for ambitious women ready to redefine what leadership looks like on their own terms.

Thank you Stephanie Joong for being on the show today and Jen Pestikas and Hope Mueller!

About Stephanie Joong

With over 15 years in the life sciences industry—starting as an engineer and transitioning to business leadership—Stephanie has built a career she's deeply proud of. As a committed advocate for women in STEM, she volunteers actively providing situational coaching for college students, early-career professionals, grad school applicants, and career shifters. Now, she's applying that same mentorship approach to her own journey as she transitions from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Stephanie Joong Website

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Connect with Natalie Benamou

Natalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

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In today's episode, special guest Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands, shares with host Natalie Benamou how the “right mix” in leadership drives innovation, fuels growth, and creates thriving brand communities. From franchising to boardrooms, Amanda offers real-world insights into intentional hiring, building women-led teams, and creating space for leaders to bring their authentic perspectives.

About Our Guest:

Amanda Clark, CEO of Wellbiz Brands, is a dynamic leader in the beauty and wellness industry. With a passion for empowering women and fostering business growth, Amanda brings a visionary approach to franchising, entrepreneurship, and board leadership. She is committed to creating opportunities for women to lead and shaping what’s next in business.

Connect with Amanda Clark:

• WellBiz Brands, Inc.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, returning special guest Laurie Wessels, president of The Wessels Group, shares with host Natalie Benamou what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure. If you’ve been thinking about a change, this conversation is your invitation to take the first step and trust that the path will reveal itself. Listen now and start imagining: What could your next chapter look like if you gave yourself permission to live it boldly?

Thank you Laurie for being our featured guest today and founding member of HerCsuite®. Grateful for you being a huge inspiration for Power of What's NEXT: Bold Moves By Design.

About Our Guest:

Laurie Wessels, MBA, is a seasoned Senior Executive, Consultant, and Executive Coach with more than 40 years of success in the pharmaceutical, engineering, higher education, and executive coaching industries. Leveraging extensive experience, she designs coaching, mentoring, and training programs for an array of small and Fortune 500 companies.  Laurie has held teaching positions at Northwestern University, DePaul, and Lake Forrest Graduate School of Management. She teaches and designs courses in Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, and Change Management.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Nancy Hedlund, managing director of MedNavigate, talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Her story is one of clarity, resilience, and bold reinvention.

This conversation is part of the Power of What’s NEXT : Bold Moves By Design author series, featuring the authors who are redefining their future.

About Our Guest:

Nancy Hedlund is a global senior healthcare executive, advisor, and scientist with over 30 years' experience at leading firms including Astellas, Baxter, and AmerisourceBergen in addition to having spent time as health system pharmacist. She holds a PhD in Public Health Sciences focusing on Health Economics and Policy. As Managing Director of MedNavigate, LLC, Nancy empowers biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies by combining research science, analytics, and clinical practice to drive market adoption. As an outcome-driven advisor, she translates complex science into clear, patient-centric business decisions, enabling clients to bring their products to market with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Nancy Hedlund:

• Website
• LinkedIn

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HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Cyndy Wulfsberg talks with host Natalie Benamou about the courage it takes to share your story and why your voice matters now more than ever. Cyndy opens up about her journey from quiet writing to published author, and how her chapter in the new book Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design reflects how our stories are worth sharing.

Together they explore what it means to embrace your next chapter with purpose, even when others don’t understand, and how telling your story can create connection, community, and personal freedom.

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About Our Guest:

Cyndy Wulfsberg has lived in six states, one territory and two foreign countries.  Her career spans university teaching, elected public office, consulting, conflict resolution and negotiations, lobbying, and national and international marketing and sales. Her recently published book, Ghost or Guardian, A Guide for the Pre-Dead, Do these things before you die so your heirs won’t hate you later, is the result of serving as Executor for four family members and is delivered with a dose of humor. She is an author and lives in Michigan with her husband, cats, and bees.

Connect with Cyndy Wulfsberg:

• From the File Cabinet

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HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences executive and an author in the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design, sits down with host Natalie Benamou. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey, one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected turns. She opens up about navigating ageism, redefining success, and why letting go of titles can be the ultimate power move.

🔖 Mark your calendar for August 5th and join us in celebrating the release of Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Join our list!

Special thanks to Jennifer Peters for being a featured guest on the podcast, a valued member of HerCsuite® NEXT Career and an author in Power of What's Next: Bold Moves By Design.

About Our Guest:

Jennifer is an accomplished brand strategist, marketing leader and entrepreneur in the Life Sciences industry. She has held leadership positions in commercial and marketing communication organizations. Jennifer is the quintessential connector who is passionate about helping others particularly people living with rare diseases. She is an avid golfer, photographer and true crime enthusiast. Her proudest accomplishment is raising a beautiful daughter as a single mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband and beloved yellow lab Oliver.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, host Natalie Benamou and Founder of HerCsuite® shares the journey that sparked The Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design, a new anthology featuring powerful stories from women redefining relevance after 50.

The Power of What’s Next launches August 5th on Kindle for just $0.99 for one day only. Join the list and be the first to know!

Grateful to the 8 authors of Power of What's Next: Dianne Boyer, Wendi Brown, Nancy Hedlund, Jennifer Peters, Liesl Schmidt, Laurie Wessels, Janet Winkler and Cyndy Wulfsberg.

To the amazing publishing team of Hope Mueller, Jen Pestikas and Hunter Street Press.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Gabs Hayes, the Founder of Overwhelmed & Over It, is welcomed by host Natalie Benamou for an honest and empowering discussion about what it really means to slow down—and why it matters more than ever. Gabs shares her personal story of shifting from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, and how the loss of her son changed her outlook on life and leadership. What followed was not just a pivot, but a complete reframing of success, balance, and what’s actually sustainable.

About Gabs Hayes

Gabs Hayes is a mentor for parent entrepreneurs, helping them build focused, burnout-free businesses. After losing her son, she redefined success around time, family, and purpose. Now she leads Overwhelmed & Over It, a village for founders who refuse to choose between raising kids and building a business. She also leads The Village, a community designed for parents building businesses while raising families, offering connection, mentorship, and room to be fully human.

Connect with Gabs Hayes:

• LinkedIn
• Website
• The Village

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

Leadership is evolving and so are the conversations happening inside today’s boardrooms. Listen in to host Natalie Benamou talks with Meg Crosby about what boards, CEOs, and executive leaders need to focus on now.

Meg is Co-Founder of PeopleCap Advisors, a board director, and co-author of Running the Gauntlet: Essential Questions CEOs and Boards Should Be Asking. She brings a practical, people-first approach to board leadership, culture, and growth—and this episode delivers insights you can use right away.

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And mark your calendar: Meg Crosby joins us as a featured speaker for the Women on Boards Mastermind on July 18—an exclusive gathering for women advancing to board leadership.

About Our Guest:

Meg Crosby is a founding Principal of PeopleCap Advisors, a consulting practice specializing in empowering leaders and elevating organizations. She is a strategic advisor to CEOs, Boards and Investors and a recognized thought leader in people strategy, organizational culture, and organizational growth. Prior to founding PeopleCap, Meg enjoyed a successful career in HR at Credit Suisse and Google.

Connect with Meg Crosby:

• LinkedIn 
• PeopleCap

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Connect with Natalie Benamou:

Natalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

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This Podcast is bought to you by NEXT2LEAD AI

Where women build what's NEXT. Be in demand for Boards, Business, Portfolio Careers, and AI Innovation. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.